Transitioning to chronic temporomandibular disorder pain: A combination of patient vulnerabilities and iatrogenesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Based on a variety of studies conducted in recent years, some of the factors that might contribute to the negative treatment responses of some TMD patients have been elucidated.

Methods

This paper describes known vulnerability factors that make individuals susceptible to developing temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), as well as those that contribute to the perpetuation of such problems. In addition, the topic of iatrogenesis is discussed as a major contributor to the negative outcomes that can be seen in this field.

Results

At the patient level, anatomical, psychosocial and genetic factors may contribute to individual vulnerability. The anatomy and pathophysiology of muscles, joints, disc and nerves may all be involved in predisposing to TMD symptoms, espec

SUBMITTER: Greene CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8453911 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature